As of this semester, Georgia Tech has become a JED Campus! This is a designation given to universities that put systems and programs in place with the goal of protecting student mental health. “JED Campus” is the signature program of…
Have you ever heard of Oobleck? I first discovered this substance, a mixture of water and cornstarch, while doing a science experiment in elementary school. Oobleck defies the laws of nature, or at least Newton’s laws. Though it initially appears…
Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to visit a friend up north and experience my first ever hackathon, hosted by none other than MIT. Every year, undergraduate students from all over the world gather to Cambridge to attend this student-run event.…
Brachistochrone – A word originating from Greece that means “shortest time.” The brachistochrone problem is a well known problem in the world of physics that involves finding a curve such that, assuming there is no friction, a ball traveling along…
Isaac Newton is one of the most well known historical figures in the world of physics, and rightfully so. As the father of classical mechanics, Newton has many discoveries to his name. He was the first falling apple victim to…